Health & Wellness: Kitchen Basics & Budget Friendly Meal Prep Seeking Street Smarts

This week’s street smarts are brought to you by Beth Moncel of the popular blog, Budget Bytes. Beth is a master of creating low-cost meals that are both flavorful and nutritious. We sat down with Beth to discuss her approach to creating budget friendly recipes, get tips on navigating the grocery store (without grabbing all of the snacks), and asked her about some of her go-to recipes. Pro-Tip: Whip up some of her famous dragon noodles (recipe linked below) as you listen to this week’s episode!

What to expect in this episode: Meccay & Julia sit down with Beth Moncel of @BudgetBytes to talk about the creation of her blog, versatile kitchen basics, and cooking flavorful meals that don't break the bank.

Resources mentioned in this episode:


Budget Bytes - Beth's blog where you can find delicious and cost effective recipes
(One of our favorites is the Dragon Noodles!)
Budget Bytes App - Grab great recipes on the go!
Flipp App - Score weekly deals across the city

Unsure of how to equip your kitchen? Check out this article on Serious Eats that outlines all the basics for you!